It’s that time of the year again and the stores are filled with enticing gift boxes filled with delectable beauty products, but how do you choose one that doesn’t leave your gift recipient with many unopened scented creams and candles rolling around their bathroom drawers until next christmas?! This is my little gift […] Read more…
She gazed amorously at him through her long dark lashes…wait this isn’t a romance novel, it’s a beauty blog! But who doesn’t dream of long, dark and lush eyelashes?! Mascara is a girl’s best friend, one need only look at the plethora of mascara wands and formulas on the market all out to curl, lengthen, separate, […] Read more…
Lover.ly X Blush and Beyond by blushandbeyond by Colleen Blush and Beyond has teamed up with Lover.ly to offer you a bridal beauty look inspired by this gorgeous Oscar de la Renta wedding gown. Lover.ly is great website for those of you planning your wedding as it has tons of information, ideas and tips […] Read more…
photo: Courtesy Photo/WWD Remember those books you secretly read but discussed at length with your girlfriends? “Fifty Shades of Grey” arrives in theaters February 13, 2015 to bring to life (for better or for worse) those intimate moments of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. Make Up For Ever inspired by the book, is coming out […] Read more…
by Colleen As a makeup artist I have very early call times (5 am) and lack of sleep reeks havoc on my skin. Sometimes upon wakening, I look in the bathroom mirror only to discover a lack luster complexion and tired eyes! Actually this is starting to become the norm instead of the exception, so […] Read more…
by Colleen Does your makeup roll around unorganized in your bathroom drawer? Repurpose some empty candle holders, trays or loose tea tins and style yourself a gorgeous makeup organizer to match your decor. ELEGANT ASIAN BOHEMIAN FRENCH photo: Pinterest COUNTRY photo:Pinterest Translation & Editing by Camille Boucard Read more…
Sometimes a beauty routine runs into trouble when things don’t work the way they are supposed to or the perfect product just isn’t in reach. That’s where knowing a few beauty tricks can come in very handy. If only there were an app for all our beauty woes, but until then here’s a few beauty […] Read more…
Still need some Halloween costume inspiration? Take a cue from fashion and try these halloween makeup ideas. RETRO BACK TO THE WILD FUTURISTIC MASK Photo: VOGUE […] Read more…
by Colleen The change of season may bring us blustery fall days, but it also brings new beauty products to discover as new companies pop up and existing ones clamor for our attention. Although our attention spans be short for this kind of thing, we need products that deliver, look beautiful and allow us a […] Read more…
by Colleen You only need 5 minutes and a few essential tools in your makeup bag to take your makeup from day to night. For this video, I created a soft smokey eye with a bit of shimmer paired with a pale pink lip gloss. It’s a classic evening look that works for anyone. All […] Read more…